Office Of The Chancellor

John Kuriyan, one of the world’s most esteemed structural biologists, will become dean of Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine Basic Sciences effective Jan. 1, 2023. Read More

The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is requesting proposals for Employee Affinity Groups for 2022–23. Employee Affinity Groups are employee-led and -facilitated groups formed around interests, backgrounds, identities and common bonds. Read More

U.S. Cyber Command Director Gen. Paul Nakasone, former President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid and a range of military and intelligence leaders, scholars, prominent journalists and private sector experts in cybersecurity, energy and finance convened at the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats May 4–5. Read More

Vanderbilt hosted a group of military veterans and their spouses for a career networking event that took place on campus April 1. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier spoke to attendees of the event and Dr. André Churchwell, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, and Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration, also attended. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver visited Fort Campbell in late January to strengthen Vanderbilt’s collaborative efforts with the U.S. Army to benefit soldiers.  Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver shared Thanksgiving wishes in a message to the Vanderbilt community on Friday morning. Read More

Vanderbilt University and StoryCorps are teaming up to capture the diverse stories and experiences of the VU community during the COVID-19 pandemic. A limited number of spaces are available to participate in the recordings, which will take place on campus Nov. 1–4. Read More

The newly renamed Office of Data and Strategic Analytics is assuming broader data responsibilities across Vanderbilt University as part of a move to the Office of the Chancellor. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier reflects on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, in a video message to the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver hosted a virtual town hall for faculty focused on Vanderbilt’s health and safety protocols and an update from VUMC medical experts on the current COVID-19 landscape. Read More

As officials take stock of the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, our thoughts are with the people of Louisiana and Mississippi as well as those members of our community who are from these areas and have loved ones affected by this tragedy, write Chancellor Diermeier and Provost Raver. Read More

As the complex and tragic events in Afghanistan continue to unfold, we must support all those in the Vanderbilt community whose lives have been personally touched by these days of difficulty and challenge, writes Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Provost C. Cybele Raver will host a virtual town hall for faculty focused on Vanderbilt’s health and safety protocols and an update from VUMC medical experts on the current COVID-19 landscape. The live webinar also will include a moderated question and answer session. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier welcomes the Vanderbilt community back to campus for a new semester, reflecting on last year's work and looking ahead at this year's opportunities. Read More

The Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence has joined forces with the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in a move to broaden and deepen Vanderbilt’s resources for fostering a welcoming and supportive culture. In addition, the Office for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, or PIE, will become part of the Office of the Chancellor after previously reporting to the provost. Read More

Vanderbilt faculty, staff and community partners gathered on July 16 to break ground on the university’s new graduate and professional student housing development.   Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Lee reflect on how an unforgettable College World Series journey for the Commodore baseball team brought the entire Vanderbilt community together. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell reflect on the one-year anniversary of the university's pledge to accelerate its work to make Vanderbilt a more diverse and inclusive community in which every member can thrive. Read More

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Candice Lee congratulate Coach Tim Corbin and the VandyBoys on advancing to the championship series of the College World Series in a message to Commodore Nation. Read More

Vanderbilt University is taking part in the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, which was recently launched by the White House to increase vaccine access and distribution among students and their communities.  Read More